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Thursday, 27 May 2021] 71 71 No 16 – 2021] THIRD SESSION, SIXTH PARLIAMENT REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA ____________ MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ____________ THURSDAY, 27 MAY 2021 1.

The House met at 14:00.

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House Chairperson Ms M G Boroto took the Chair and requested members to observe a moment of silence for prayer or meditation.

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[14:01] Members’ statements.

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[14:44] The House, at the request of Ms N J Adoons, discussed the following as a matter of urgent national public importance in terms of Rule 130: Bullying amongst learners in schools Debate concluded.

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SECOND ORDER [16:06] Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Draft Regulations made in terms of section 23(1) of Legal Aid South Africa Act, 2014 (Act No 39 of 2014) (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 14 May 2021, p 198).

Mr G Magwanishe, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.


Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, National Freedom Party and African National Congress.

MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 72 [Thursday, 27 May 2021 Report adopted and Draft Regulations made in terms of section 23(1) of Legal Aid South Africa Act, 2014 (Act No 39 of 2014) accordingly approved (Economic Freedom Fighters dissenting).

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THIRD ORDER [16:30] Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Draft Notice determining remuneration of the Public Protector, Deputy Public Protector and Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission with effect from 1 April 2020 (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 14 May 2021, p 195).

Mr G Magwanishe, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.


Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, African Independent Congress and African National Congress.

Report adopted and Draft Notice determining remuneration of the Public Protector, Deputy Public Protector and Commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission accordingly approved.

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FOURTH ORDER [16:50] Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Draft Notice determining, with effect from 1 April 2020, at which salaries and allowances are payable to magistrates annually (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 14 May 2021, p 192).

Mr G Magwanishe, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.


Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, Congress of the People and African National Congress.

Draft notice determining, with effect from 1 April 2020, at which salaries and allowances are payable to magistrates annually accordingly approved.

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FIFTH ORDER [17:08] Consideration of Report of Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services on Draft Notice determining, with effect from 1 MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 Thursday, 27 May 2021] 73 April 2020, at which salaries and allowances are payable to Constitutional Court judges and judges annually (Announcements, Tablings and Committee Reports, 14 May 2021, p 191).

Mr G Magwanishe, as Chairperson of the Committee, introduced the Report.

There was no debate.


Declarations of vote made on behalf of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party and African National Congress.

Report adopted and Draft Notice determining, with effect from 1 April 2020, at which salaries and allowances are payable to Constitutional Court judges annually accordingly approved.

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[17:24] Ms J S Mananiso moved without notice: That the House – (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) notes that top South African scientist, Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, was appointed, on Thursday, 13 May 2021, to serve on the United Nations high-level 10-member group in support of the technology the Sustainable Development Goals; facilitation mechanism to achieve (TFM) further notes that Prof Karim will co-chair the group of renowned experts for two years; understands that the group will advise on ways of harnessing science, technology and innovation to accelerate progress on the goals; acknowledges that she is joining eminent and distinguished individuals from civil society, the private sector and the scientific community who were appointed by the United Nations Secretary- General following an extensive selection process; and congratulates Professor Karim on this prestigious and distinguished appointment that positions South Africa as an integral partner on the UN global agenda on science, innovation and technology development.
Agreed to.

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Ms H O Mkhaliphi moved without notice: That the House – (1) notes that the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) appointed former Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke to lead a process to evaluate the impact of Covid-19 on conditions conducive for the holding of free and fair elections later this year; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 74 [Thursday, 27 May 2021 (2) welcomes the decision by the IEC to be cautious given the rising infection numbers of COVID-19 as the country is heading towards a third wave; (3) (4) recognises that in India, they are experiencing a devastating wave of COVID-19 after the country held local government elections, with the resultant loss of life that could have been prevented; acknowledges the need to take proactive steps to prepare and engage and respond, as the legislature, should the former Deputy Chief Justice conclude that the conditions are not conducive for a free and fair election; and (5) resolves to prepare and engage on the outcome of the determination by former Deputy Chief Justice Moseneke.
Agreed to.

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Mr N Singh moved without notice: That the House – (1) notes that the South African documentary film, My Octopus Teacher, received an Academy Award - the first Oscar for a South African film in the Documentary Feature category - on Monday, 26 April 2021, during a ceremony that was broadcast worldwide; (2) (3) (4) (5) further notes that the film received a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) on Sunday, 11 April 2021, which was broadcast across the BBC in the United Kingdom and around the world; congratulates the filmmaker, Craig Foster, upon whom the film is based, following a year he spent building a relationship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest, as well as the directors of the film, Pippa Ehrlich and James Reed, on a job well done; acknowledges that the film has received international success and widespread acclaim following its release on Netflix; and to increase its efforts calls upon government in maritime conservation and extend the coverage of marine-protected-areas in South African territorial waters, so as to meet the requirements of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14, which calls for nations to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.
Agreed to.

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Mr F J Mulder moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that during March and April 2021, Vodacom Central Region switched on 21 new 3G and 4G enabled base station sites in deep MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 Thursday, 27 May 2021] 75 rural areas in big local municipalities across the Free State and Northern Cape provinces for the first time and that these new sites will connect the unconnected; (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) further notes that Global System for Mobile Communications (GSMA) research shows that while the availability of high-speed broadband is critical to deep rural development, deep rural communities are terms of broadband connectivity, excluding many from digital transformation and access to the digital economy; lagging behind in congratulates the Vodacom Central Region for investing R67 million in the 2020/21 financial year in our rural communities of Bethlehem, Fouriesburg, Clocolan, Fauresmith, Griekwastad, Bothaville, Kroonstad, Postmasburg, Jagersfontein, Parys, Qwa- qwa, Prieska, Kgalagadi and Theunissen; recognises that the increase of internet access will increase the economic growth within these towns and access to the internet will help rural dwellers access services such as eHealth, eEducation and eCommerce; take note of a World Bank study that concluded that a 10% increase in fixed broadband penetration could increase GDP growth by 1.21% in developed economies and 1.38% in developing ones; and further recognises that this is in an excellent example of the private sector empowering people and creating employment in a scope where they are free to do so.
Agreed to.

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Ms L Dunjwa moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes the passing of struggle veteran Professor Stan Skumbuzo Mzilankatha Sangweni on Tuesday, 18 May 2021, at the age of 88; (2) (3) acknowledges that during Apartheid, he spent 30 years in exile living in the Netherlands, eSwatini, Zambia, Kenya and Ethiopia; remembers that his house became home to many South African exile communities in Zambia and Kenya in the 1970s and 1980s; (4) understands that on his return to South Africa in 1993, he briefly served as the Director of the School of Rural Community Development at the University of KwaZulu-Natal; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 76 [Thursday, 27 May 2021 (5) recalls that he also served as Chairperson of the Public Service Commission from 1994 to 2009 and had also served as the acting director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa; (6) believes that Professor Sangweni distinguished himself as a remarkably conscientious and selfless leader in all the roles he served, at home and beyond our borders; and (7) conveys its heartfelt condolences to the Sangweni family and friends.
Agreed to.

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Mr W M Thring moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that three people - a 22-year old woman and two men, aged 39 and 28 – were killed in a shooting in Delft on Tuesday night, 25 May 2021; (2) (3) (4) further notes that a 13-year-old girl and a 33-year-old woman sustained serious gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital for medical attention; realises that it has been reported that the incident is believed to be gang-related; condemns the killings in Delft and calls on the South African Police Service (SAPS) to strengthen the anti-gang units and to make use of innovative policing techniques, to ensure that those responsible for these brutal murders, are brought to book and face the full might of the law; and (5) extends its condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and wishes those injured a speedy recovery.
Agreed to.

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Ms A L A Abrahams moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that Ms Christina Nombo took up office in the Western Cape as the first Children’s Commissioner, in any province in the Republic, on 1 June 2020 following a four-month selection process; (2) (3) further notes that Ms Nombo is responsible for monitoring, investigating, researching, educating, lobbying and advising and reporting on matters relating to children in the province; recognises that Ms Nombo plays an important role in the protection and promotion of children’s rights, their needs and interests, and that she participated in the recent round of public hearings on the MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 Thursday, 27 May 2021] 77 Children’s Amendment Bill hosted by the Portfolio Committee on Social Development; recalls that 943 children were murdered and more than 24 000 were sexually assaulted in the country according to the 2019-20 crime statistics of the South African Police Service; acknowledges that it is important to invest in our children’s futures if we want to bolster the economic development of the Republic; and congratulates Ms Nombo on her appointment, her dedication and compassion as she continues to be a champion for children’s rights, and wishes her well in her future endeavours.
(4) (5) (6) Agreed to.

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Ms B N Dlulane moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes that a South African sculptor, poet and writer Professor Pitika Ntuli was awarded the Global Fine Art people’s choice “You-2" on Tuesday, 18 May 2021, in Paris; (2) acknowledges that Ntuli’s Azibuyele Emasisweni (Return to the Source) - an online exhibition of the bone sculptures hosted by the Melrose Gallery - won the “You-2” award; (3) understands that there were 116 nominees, which included exhibitions from some of the most established art galleries and museums in the world; (4) remembers that Ntuli’s works are underlined with political and spiritual references and each of his sculptures is accompanied by a poem; and (5) congratulates Professor Ntuli on winning the prestigious award.
Agreed to.

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Mr A M Shaik Emam moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes the third wave of the Covid-19 virus infection has now reached many provinces in the country; (2) further notes that: (a) Gauteng, Free State, Northern Cape, and North West Provinces have already recorded high rates of infection and covid-19 deaths; and MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 78 [Thursday, 27 May 2021 (b) health experts and scientists are predicting that the third wave will hit the Western Cape and other provinces within 2 weeks; (3) expresses its concern that South Africans appear to be very complacent and are not complying with regulations calling upon them to practice social distancing, to wear masks, and to wash hands or sanitize regularly; (4) realises that there is an increase in infections amongst learners at schools; (5) understands that in the last 24 hours there have been over 4623 new infections in South Africa with 102 further covid-19 deaths, a clear indication that a crisis is looming in the country; (6) acknowledges that whilst the national Department of Health expressed its grave concerns on the high infections rate and deaths countrywide, there has been no response from the national Department of Health or Government to put in additional measures to address the escalation in infections; and (7) calls on Government to consider and implement as a matter of urgency additional measures to contain the high infection rate.
Agreed to.

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Ms S R van Schalkwyk moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes with sadness the passing of the former Member of Parliament and former Mpumalanga Member of the Executive Council (MEC), Ms Dumisile Goodness Nhlengethwa on Monday, 24 May 2021, at the age of 51; (2) acknowledges that Dumisile was a remarkable and seasoned woman leader who never missed any stage of development in the revolution; (3) understands that at the time of her passing, she was serving as the Member of the Mayoral Committee leading the infrastructure and technical services portfolio the Gert Sibande District in Municipality; (4) recalls that in 2009, she was elected as a Member of Parliament and diligently served as the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and Land Affairs, and later Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs until 2014; (5) further recalls that in 2014, she joined the Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature and was deployed as the MEC responsible for the portfolio of Public Works, Roads and Transport; MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 Thursday, 27 May 2021] 79 (6) (7) remembers Dumisile as a leader committed in the struggle towards total emancipation of women; and conveys its condolences to the Nhlengethwa family, friends and the African National Congress.
Agreed to.

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Mr I K Morolong moved without notice: That the House - (1) notes with sadness the passing of veteran kwaito musician and member of Trompies music group, Mojalefa Emmanuel 'Mjokes’ Matsane, on Sunday 23 May 2021, in a car accident; (2) (3) (4) (5) acknowledges that ‘Mjokes’ is one fifth of the popular and much- loved kwaito pioneers Trompies which played a huge role in shaping the kwaito music industry in South Africa; remembers that Trompies began making music in 1990 and released their debut album Sigiya Ngengoma in 1995; recalls that he, together with his friends started Kalawa Jazmee music company which has gone on to produce superstars such as Boom Shaka, Mafikizolo and others; and conveys its condolences to his family, loved ones and colleagues in the music industry.
Agreed to.

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Mrs M B Hicklin moves without notice: That the House - (1) notes that Mrs Helen Richfield celebrated her 101st birthday on 25 March 2021; (2) (3) (4) further notes that Mrs Richfield, who has lived in Cape Town for the last 73 years, is in excellent health despite waiting for her COVID-19 vaccination; recalls that after she married Mr Leslie Richfield in 1941, the couple emigrated to South Africa on board the Dominion Monarch that sailed through the Suez Canal and down the East Coast of Africa before docking in Cape Town; acknowledges that Mrs Richfield lives an independent life in Cape Town near her son Julian and daughter-in-law Rosalie Richfield; and MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 80 [Thursday, 27 May 2021 (5) congratulates Mrs Richfield on her milestone birthday and wishes her well for the coming year.
Agreed to.

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Mr M G E Hendricks moves without notice: That the House - (1) notes the sudden passing of Doctor Ismail Jakoet of Pinelands, Western Cape on 25 May 2021; (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) recognises him as a titan who made the only call in the Muslim community for the release of Nelson Mandela; further recognises his assistance with the drafting of the resolution on the “Free Mandela” campaign and distribution thereof.
; acknowledges the titanic background role he played as a key figure when South Africa won the World Cup and President Mandela then referred to him as “My Captain”; further acknowledges that he was known as the ‘Rugby Doctor’ to the South African national rugby team; and extends its condolences to the family, friends and the Muslim community.

Agreed to.

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Mr A C Roos moves without notice: That the House - (1) notes that Mr Petrus Sitho recently walked over 1000 km from East London to the Union Buildings to deliver a memorandum to the President of the Republic, Mr M C Ramaphosa; (2) (3) further notes that Mr Sitho undertook this important initiative to raise awareness that all farmers and farm workers irrespective of their races or socio-economic backgrounds are being affected by farm attacks, and to call for an end to farm attacks; recognises that Mr Sitho put into practice the call of one of the greatest anti-apartheid parliamentarians, Mrs Helen Suzman, to go and see for yourself, and touched the lives of thousands of South Africans along the way; and (4) congratulates Mr Sitho on this tremendous achievement and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
Agreed to.

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Ms M M Ramadwa moved without notice: That the House - MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021 Thursday, 27 May 2021] 81 (1) notes that World No Tobacco Day is held on 31 May each year; (2) (3) further notes that on this day non-governmental organizations and governments unite to draw attention to the health problems that tobacco use can cause; acknowledges that medical research made it clear during the 1900s that tobacco use increased the likelihood of many illnesses including heart attacks, strokes, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema and many forms of cancer; (4) further acknowledges that the World Health Organization reports 8 million deaths every year due to the consumption of tobacco; (5) understands that the theme for 2021 is “Commit to Quit”; and (6) calls on all to observe this day and to help spread awareness about the risks of tobacco use and how we can make the world tobacco free.
Agreed to.

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[17:54] Notices of motion.

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The House adjourned at 18:04.

P N TYAWA Acting Secretary to Parliament MINUTES: NATIONAL ASSEMBLY NO 16 – 2021